Cert in Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Technician is a certificate in Agriculture programme taught at Lethbridge Polytechnic in Lethbridge, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 22,269 per year (CAD 6,669 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Agriculture
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 6,669 / year
International tuition: CAD 22,269 / year
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Technician certificate is a one-year program at Lethbridge Polytechnic covering the basics of safety, electrical, hydraulics, power train systems, and repair fundamentals on a range of farm equipment, completed over two semesters. The program includes a two-week practicum in a repair facility working alongside qualified journeymen. It is delivered face-to-face at the main Lethbridge Polytechnic campus. The program does not require a high school diploma for admission, though physics, chemistry, and Grade 12 math and English are recommended. Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles in agricultural and heavy equipment repair, or to pursue further apprenticeship training with a registered journeyman. Coursework covers the mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems common to farm machinery, building a foundation applicants can carry into first-year apprenticeship study. The program begins in late August each year.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants need English 20-1 or 20-2 and Math 20-1, 20-2, or 20-3, or equivalents. A high school diploma is not required, though physics, chemistry, and Grade 12 math and English are recommended.
